Harold Percival funeral

November 11, 2013 11:38 AM

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The coffin of World War II veteran Harold Percival is carried into Lytham Park Crematorium on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF Bomber Command ground crew member, Harold Jellicoe Percival, following an online campaign sparked by a notice placed in a newspaper by the funeral directors. less

The coffin of World War II veteran Harold Percival is carried into Lytham Park Crematorium on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF Bomber ... more

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Gulf War veteran Rick Clement of the 1st Batallion Duke of Lancashire regiment attends the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF Bomber Command ground crew member, Harold Jellicoe Percival, following an online campaign sparked by a notice placed in a newspaper by the funeral directors. less

Gulf War veteran Rick Clement of the 1st Batallion Duke of Lancashire regiment attends the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, ... more

A floral tribute left at the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF Bomber Command ground crew member, Harold Jellicoe Percival, following an online campaign sparked by a notice placed in a newspaper by the funeral directors. less

A floral tribute left at the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF ... more

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Members of the RAF attend the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF Bomber Command ground crew member, Harold Jellicoe Percival, following an online campaign sparked by a notice placed in a newspaper by the funeral directors. less

Members of the RAF attend the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF ... more

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A lone cross adorned with a poppy is seen at the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF Bomber Command ground crew member, Harold Jellicoe Percival, following an online campaign sparked by a notice placed in a newspaper by the funeral directors. less

A lone cross adorned with a poppy is seen at the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the ... more

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School children attend the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF Bomber Command ground crew member, Harold Jellicoe Percival, following an online campaign sparked by a notice placed in a newspaper by the funeral directors. less

School children attend the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF ... more

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Cadets applaud during the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF Bomber Command ground crew member, Harold Jellicoe Percival, following an online campaign sparked by a notice placed in a newspaper by the funeral directors. less

Cadets applaud during the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF ... more

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Mourners stand in silence as servicemen salute during the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF Bomber Command ground crew member, Harold Jellicoe Percival, following an online campaign sparked by a notice placed in a newspaper by the funeral directors. less

Mourners stand in silence as servicemen salute during the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended ... more

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Ethan Brown, 7, and Owen Longdow, 4, attend the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF Bomber Command ground crew member, Harold Jellicoe Percival, following an online campaign sparked by a notice placed in a newspaper by the funeral directors. less

Ethan Brown, 7, and Owen Longdow, 4, attend the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the ... more

Mourners attend the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF Bomber Command ground crew member, Harold Jellicoe Percival, following an online campaign sparked by a notice placed in a newspaper by the funeral directors. less

Mourners attend the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF Bomber ... more

A woman holds a floral tribute during the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of former RAF Bomber Command ground crew member, Harold Jellicoe Percival, following an online campaign sparked by a notice placed in a newspaper by the funeral directors. less

A woman holds a floral tribute during the funeral of World War II veteran Harold Percival at Lytham Park Cemetery on November 11, 2013 in Lytham St Annes, England. Hundreds of strangers attended the funeral of ... more

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